[DML] Re: Castrol GT-LMA

[Mark Noeltner <mark@xxxx>]

While DMCJoe is of course correct that any DOT 4 fluid would work, not all
DOT 4 fluids are created equal. Having a DOT 4 classification just means
that the fluid meets the *minimum* needed to qualify. The really good ones
exceed the spec.

The Castrol GT-LMA is IMHO one of the best available DOT 4's at any sort of
a reasonable price. Very high boiling point and has low moisture
absorbtion. There *is* a reason why so many autocrossers and drivers of
high performance cars like this stuff. (Another cult favorite is Ford's
"Heavy Duty" fluid, which also has a very high boiling point and is very
reasonable in cost even if you do have to get it from a Ford dealer.)

Here is an online source for the Castrol. The Miata owners like this stuff
too!
http://www.performancebuyers.com/ and look under brakes.

Mark N
VIN 6820

At 02:34 PM 3/5/00 -0800, Luke Sandel wrote:
>> > Getting ready to swap out the clutch line, but can't find a local
>> > reliable source for Castrol GT-LMA brake fluid. Does anybody know
>> > of any online car part vendors that carry it?
>> 
>> Why don't you just do an internet search on Castrol?
>
>Searching like that usually returns too many vague results, and the
>results vary greatly depending on what particular search engine you
>frequent... I was actually looking for a place that someone may have had
>positive experience with.
>
>Anyway, DMC Joe emailed me and said that any quality DOT4 fluid would
>work.
>I figured that if it was about the only fluid recommended for the brake 
>system, that the same would apply for the clutch. Ah well...
>
>Thanks DML (And Joe!)
>Luke 
>